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Man threatens boy in Terrace, B.C.

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Staff Writer - Terrace Standard

posted Feb 25, 2014 at 6:00 AM— updated Feb 25, 2014 at 7:03 AM

Terrace RCMP are reminding parents to talk to their children about personal safety following a concerning incident that occurred on Friday, February 21st, at 3:30 PM. A stranger in a green Mustang drove up to a 10 year old boy on Muller Ave and threatened him.

The man is described a Caucasian with a shaved head.

Some key points to discuss with your children are:

1. What is a stranger

Someone I don’t know

Some I know a little or have only seen around

Someone my parents have told me to stay away from

Someone my parents have told me is not a friend

2. What does a stranger look like?

Anyone

All shapes and sizes

Dress like everyone else

Young person, old person

Can’t tell if a person is good or bad by looking at them

Could be a man or woman

3. Never talk to, take anything, or go anywhere with a stranger.

4. If a stranger does attempt to talk to you:

Don’t talk to the stranger

Leave the stranger right away

Tell another adult if a stranger is making you feel uncomfortable or trying to make you go somewhere with them.

5. What to do if a stranger gets too close and tries to grab you:

Yell, scream, bite, kick, scratch

Drop to ground and fight

If you are carrying something drop it so the stranger can’t use it to hold you

Get away and run

Remember what the stranger looked like and what they were wearing

6. How to be safe:

Walk or play with another person

Tell a parent or guardian where you will be

Don’t change location without telling your parent or guardian

Be home at set times

Have a plan with your parent if you do get lost

Know your full name, telephone number, and address

For more information on personal safety or if you would like to set up a presentation contact Cst. Angela Rabut, Community Policing/Media Relations Terrace RCMP at (250)638-7429.

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